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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q
Form
10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2020, OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ________________
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, OR
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ________________
Commission File Number: 1-13595
Mettler Toledo International Inc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware13-3668641
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1900 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
and
Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100
CH 8606 Greifensee, Swizterland
1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueMTDNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes No     
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer. Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

The Registrant had 23,971,26523,116,939 shares of Common Stock outstanding at June 30, 2020.
2021.





METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q





PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements

Item 1. Financial Statements

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)

June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Net sales
Products$736,486 $537,113 
Service187,865 153,560 
Total net sales924,351 690,673 
Cost of sales
Products294,053 217,008 
Service93,394 75,695 
Gross profit536,904 397,970 
Research and development42,603 31,193 
Selling, general and administrative239,045 190,134 
Amortization16,218 13,889 
Interest expense10,439 9,582 
Restructuring charges876 860 
Other income, net(2,661)(2,943)
Earnings before taxes230,384 155,255 
Provision for taxes45,621 28,693 
Net earnings$184,763 $126,562 
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings$7.97 $5.29 
Weighted average number of common shares23,191,155 23,940,278 
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings$7.85 $5.22 
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares23,521,793 24,228,989 
Comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 10)$193,915 $128,658 

 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Net sales   
Products$537,113
 $565,927
Service153,560
 165,439
Total net sales690,673
 731,366
Cost of sales   
Products217,008
 226,816
Service75,695
 85,012
Gross profit397,970
 419,538
Research and development31,193
 36,582
Selling, general and administrative190,134
 205,215
Amortization13,889
 12,326
Interest expense9,582
 8,882
Restructuring charges860
 2,891
Other charges (income), net(2,943) (1,574)
Earnings before taxes155,255
 155,216
Provision for taxes28,693
 28,056
Net earnings$126,562
 $127,160
 

  
Basic earnings per common share:   
Net earnings$5.29
 $5.15
Weighted average number of common shares23,940,278
 24,698,032
    
Diluted earnings per common share:   
Net earnings$5.22
 $5.06
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares24,228,989
 25,118,352
    
Comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 9)$128,658
 $115,481


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)

June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Net sales  
Products$1,363,401 $1,026,447 
Service365,340 313,388 
Total net sales1,728,741 1,339,835 
Cost of sales
Products539,323 408,631 
Service180,818 158,825 
Gross profit1,008,600 772,379 
Research and development81,875 65,580 
Selling, general and administrative460,797 388,878 
Amortization30,102 27,887 
Interest expense19,910 19,801 
Restructuring charges2,069 2,765 
Other income, net(1,951)(6,286)
Earnings before taxes415,798 273,754 
Provision for taxes81,372 49,077 
Net earnings$334,426 $224,677 
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings$14.37 $9.37 
Weighted average number of common shares23,277,636 23,984,055 
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings$14.17 $9.25 
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares23,603,805 24,291,321 
Comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 10)$366,759 $202,745 

 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Net sales   
Products$1,026,447
 $1,090,274
Service313,388
 320,544
Total net sales1,339,835
 1,410,818
Cost of sales   
Products408,631
 437,032
Service158,825
 165,929
Gross profit772,379
 807,857
Research and development65,580
 72,635
Selling, general and administrative388,878
 409,640
Amortization27,887
 24,548
Interest expense19,801
 17,976
Restructuring charges2,765
 4,414
Other charges (income), net(6,286) (2,248)
Earnings before taxes273,754
 280,892
Provision for taxes49,077
 41,927
Net earnings$224,677
 $238,965
    
Basic earnings per common share:   
Net earnings$9.37
 $9.65
Weighted average number of common shares23,984,055
 24,774,262
    
Diluted earnings per common share:   
Net earnings$9.25
 $9.48
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares24,291,321
 25,217,359
    
Comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 9)$202,745
 $239,946


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)

June 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:   Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$127,277
 $207,785
Cash and cash equivalents$142,252 $94,254 
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $17,537 at June 30, 2020   
and $17,009 at December 31, 2019490,429
 566,256
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $20,212 at June 30, 2021Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $20,212 at June 30, 2021
and $18,625 at December 31, 2020and $18,625 at December 31, 2020600,191 593,809 
Inventories299,746
 274,285
Inventories350,159 297,611 
Other current assets and prepaid expenses72,356
 61,321
Other current assets and prepaid expenses80,009 71,230 
Total current assets989,808
 1,109,647
Total current assets1,172,611 1,056,904 
Property, plant and equipment, net743,393
 748,657
Property, plant and equipment, net790,512 798,868 
Goodwill537,624
 535,979
Goodwill642,186 550,270 
Other intangible assets, net202,131
 206,242
Other intangible assets, net293,719 196,785 
Deferred tax assets, net35,777
 36,978
Deferred tax assets, net41,240 41,836 
Other non-current assets170,914
 151,818
Other non-current assets202,636 169,886 
Total assets$2,679,647
 $2,789,321
Total assets$3,142,904 $2,814,549 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:   Current liabilities:  
Trade accounts payable$155,901
 $185,592
Trade accounts payable$210,811 $175,801 
Accrued and other liabilities162,355
 166,118
Accrued and other liabilities195,816 196,834 
Accrued compensation and related items109,480
 155,402
Accrued compensation and related items166,975 179,252 
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments150,742
 122,489
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments192,199 149,106 
Taxes payable70,766
 69,043
Taxes payable119,543 89,017 
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt53,585
 55,868
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt53,025 50,317 
Total current liabilities702,829
 754,512
Total current liabilities938,369 840,327 
Long-term debt1,146,590
 1,235,350
Long-term debt1,602,005 1,284,174 
Deferred tax liabilities, net44,926
 45,267
Deferred tax liabilities, net35,587 34,448 
Other non-current liabilities335,209
 333,412
Other non-current liabilities375,519 372,925 
Total liabilities2,229,554
 2,368,541
Total liabilities2,951,480 2,531,874 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)


 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)0
Shareholders’ equity:   Shareholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares;   Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares;
issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 23,971,265 and   
24,125,317 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively448
 448
issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 23,116,939 andissued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 23,116,939 and
23,471,841 shares at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively23,471,841 shares at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively448 448 
Additional paid-in capital792,689
 783,871
Additional paid-in capital815,535 805,140 
Treasury stock at cost (20,814,746 shares at June 30, 2020, and 20,660,694 shares at December 31, 2019)(4,717,962) (4,539,154)
Treasury stock at cost (21,669,072 shares at June 30, 2021 and 21,314,170 shares at December 31, 2020)Treasury stock at cost (21,669,072 shares at June 30, 2021 and 21,314,170 shares at December 31, 2020)(5,751,052)(5,283,584)
Retained earnings4,720,523
 4,499,288
Retained earnings5,429,085 5,095,596 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(345,605) (323,673)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(302,592)(334,925)
Total shareholders’ equity450,093
 420,780
Total shareholders’ equity191,424 282,675 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,679,647
 $2,789,321
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$3,142,904 $2,814,549 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)

 Additional Paid-in Capital  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
 Common StockTreasury StockRetained Earnings 
 SharesAmountTotal
Balance at December 31, 201924,125,317 $448 $783,871 $(4,539,154)$4,499,288 $(323,673)$420,780 
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units50,372 — 9,355 (2,220)— 7,135 
Repurchases of common stock(268,161)— — (200,000)— — (200,000)
Share-based compensation— — 4,395 — — — 4,395 
Net earnings— — — — 98,115 — 98,115 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — (24,028)(24,028)
Balance at March 31, 202023,907,528 $448 $788,266 $(4,729,799)$4,595,183 $(347,701)$306,397 
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units63,737 — 11,837 (1,222)— 10,615 
Repurchases of common stock— — — — 
Share-based compensation— — 4,423 — — — 4,423 
Net earnings— — — — 126,562 — 126,562 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — 2,096 2,096 
Balance at June 30, 202023,971,265 $448 $792,689 $(4,717,962)$4,720,523 $(345,605)$450,093 
Balance at December 31, 202023,471,841 $448 $805,140 $(5,283,584)$5,095,596 $(334,925)$282,675 
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units22,388 — 1,239 4,682 (872)— 5,049 
Repurchases of common stock(224,808)— — (262,500)— — (262,500)
Share-based compensation— — 4,575 — — — 4,575 
Net earnings— — — — 149,663 — 149,663 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — 23,181 23,181 
Balance at March 31, 202123,269,421 $448 $810,954 $(5,541,402)$5,244,387 $(311,744)$202,643 
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units13,248 — 2,849 (65)— 2,784 
Repurchases of common stock(165,730)— — (212,499)— — (212,499)
Share-based compensation— — 4,581 — — — 4,581 
Net earnings— — — — 184,763 — 184,763 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — 9,152 9,152 
Balance at June 30, 202123,116,939 $448 $815,535 $(5,751,052)$5,429,085 $(302,592)$191,424 
     Additional Paid-in Capital     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
 Common Stock  Treasury Stock Retained Earnings   
 Shares Amount     Total
Balance at December 31, 201824,921,963
 $448
 $764,717
 $(3,814,604) $3,941,916
 $(302,414) $590,063
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units171,752
 
 751
 28,257
 (18) 
 28,990
Repurchases of common stock(290,429) 
 
 (186,250) 
 
 (186,250)
Share-based compensation
 
 4,482
 
 
 
 4,482
Net earnings
 
 
 
 111,805
 
 111,805
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 12,660
 12,660
Balance at March 31, 201924,803,286
 $448
 $769,950
 $(3,972,597) $4,053,703
 $(289,754) $561,750
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units54,843
 
 
 9,307
 (540) 
 8,767
Repurchases of common stock(248,897) 
 
 (186,250) 
 
 (186,250)
Share-based compensation
 
 4,338
 
 
 
 4,338
Net earnings
 
 
 
 127,160
 
 127,160
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 (11,679) (11,679)
Balance at June 30, 201924,609,232
 $448
 $774,288
 $(4,149,540) $4,180,323
 $(301,433) $504,086
              
Balance at December 31, 201924,125,317
 $448
 $783,871
 $(4,539,154) $4,499,288
 $(323,673) $420,780
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units50,372
 
 
 9,355
 (2,220) 
 7,135
Repurchases of common stock(268,161) 
 
 (200,000) 
 
 (200,000)
Share-based compensation
 
 4,395
 
 
 
 4,395
Net earnings
 
 
 
 98,115
 
 98,115
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 (24,028) (24,028)
Balance at March 31, 202023,907,528
 $448
 $788,266
 $(4,729,799) $4,595,183
 $(347,701) $306,397
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units63,737
 
 
 11,837
 (1,222) 
 10,615
Share-based compensation
 
 4,423
 
 
 
 4,423
Net earnings
 
 
 
 126,562
 
 126,562
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 2,096
 2,096
Balance at June 30, 202023,971,265
 $448
 $792,689
 $(4,717,962) $4,720,523
 $(345,605) $450,093

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net earnings$334,426 $224,677 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: 
Depreciation22,261 20,327 
Amortization30,102 27,887 
Deferred tax benefit(7,423)(4,570)
Share-based compensation9,156 8,818 
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in: 
Trade accounts receivable, net(9,551)71,081 
Inventories(52,794)(26,081)
Other current assets(3,893)(10,050)
Trade accounts payable34,045 (28,136)
Taxes payable33,598 762 
Accruals and other14,485 (35,963)
Net cash provided by operating activities404,412 248,752 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment3,248 2,025 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(47,363)(37,089)
Acquisitions(185,534)(6,242)
Other investing activities3,604 (9,281)
Net cash used in investing activities(226,045)(50,587)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from borrowings1,204,996 1,076,098 
Repayments of borrowings(866,153)(1,168,125)
Proceeds from stock option exercises7,833 17,750 
Repurchases of common stock(474,999)(200,000)
Other financing activities(2,288)(800)
Net cash used in financing activities(130,611)(275,077)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents242 (3,596)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents47,998 (80,508)
Cash and cash equivalents: 
Beginning of period94,254 207,785 
End of period$142,252 $127,277 

 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net earnings$224,677
 $238,965
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation20,327
 19,390
Amortization27,887
 24,548
Deferred tax benefit(4,570) (14,881)
Share-based compensation8,818
 8,820
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:   
Trade accounts receivable, net71,081
 36,674
Inventories(26,081) (16,848)
Other current assets(10,050) (9,748)
Trade accounts payable(28,136) (36,216)
Taxes payable762
 (487)
Accruals and other(35,963) (24,352)
Net cash provided by operating activities248,752
 225,865
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment2,025
 1,216
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(37,089) (44,699)
Acquisitions(6,242) (504)
Net hedging settlements on intercompany loans(9,281) (1,226)
Net cash used in investing activities(50,587) (45,213)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from borrowings1,076,098
 638,830
Repayments of borrowings(1,168,125) (532,729)
Proceeds from stock option exercises17,750
 37,757
Repurchases of common stock(200,000) (372,500)
Acquisition contingent consideration payment
 (10,000)
Other financing activities(800) 1,753
Net cash used in financing activities(275,077) (236,889)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(3,596) 2,566
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(80,508) (53,671)
Cash and cash equivalents:   
Beginning of period207,785
 178,110
End of period$127,277
 $124,439


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)


1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. ("Mettler-Toledo" or the "Company") is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company's principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2020.2021.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These financial statements were prepared using information reasonably available as of June 30, 2021 and through the date of this Report. Actual results may differ from those estimates due to the uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other factors. A discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for expected credit losses represents the Company’s best estimate based on historical information, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events and circumstances.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.
Inventories consisted of the following:
 June 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Raw materials and parts$143,603
 $129,294
Work-in-progress49,867
 43,202
Finished goods106,276
 101,789
 $299,746
 $274,285

June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Raw materials and parts$148,548 $132,041 
Work-in-progress66,077 55,688 
Finished goods135,534 109,882 
 $350,159 $297,611 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative and quantitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.
Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 "Business Combinations" and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 "Intangible - Goodwill and Other" and ASC 360 "Property, Plant and Equipment".
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Intangibles, Net 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Intangibles, Net
Customer relationships$200,104
 $(63,108) $136,996
 $197,764
 $(58,851) $138,913
Proven technology and patents75,857
 (48,797) 27,060
 75,170
 (46,532) 28,638
Tradenames (finite life)4,556
 (3,149) 1,407
 4,594
 (3,124) 1,470
Tradenames (indefinite life)35,474
 
 35,474
 35,474
 
 35,474
Other5,705
 (4,511) 1,194
 5,462
 (3,715) 1,747
 $321,696
 $(119,565) $202,131
 $318,464
 $(112,222) $206,242


 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Intangibles, NetGross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Intangibles, Net
Customer relationships$279,739 $(73,733)$206,006 $201,445 $(68,319)$133,126 
Proven technology and patents98,791 (53,728)45,063 78,312 (52,138)26,174 
Tradenames (finite life)8,228 (3,570)4,658 4,896 (3,444)1,452 
Tradenames (indefinite life)35,556 — 35,556 35,595 — 35,595 
Other8,061 (5,625)2,436 5,215 (4,777)438 
 $430,375 $(136,656)$293,719 $325,463 $(128,678)$196,785 
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(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $3.9$6.2 million and $3.7$3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $7.9$10.2 million and $7.4$7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $15.8 million for 2020, $14.6$21.6 million for 2021, $13.2$21.1 million for 2022, $13.9$20.4 million for 2023, $12.7$19.8 million for 2024, and $11.6$18.9 million for 2025.2025, and $16.6 million for 2026. Purchased intangible amortization was $3.7$5.9 million, $2.8$4.5 million after tax, and $3.5$3.7 million, $2.6$2.8 million after tax, for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 2019, respectively$9.7 million, $7.3 million after tax, and $7.5 million, $5.6 million after tax, and $6.9 million, $5.2 million after tax, for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $9.9$10.0 million and $8.5$9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $19.9$19.8 million and $17.0$19.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Product revenue is recognized from contracts with customers when a customer has obtained control of a product. The Company considers control to have transferred based upon shipping terms. To the extent the Company’s arrangements have a separate performance obligation, revenue related to any post-shipment performance obligation is deferred until completed. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is a component of cost of sales. Certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the end customer. Revenue is recognized on these distributor arrangements upon transfer of control to the distributor. Contracts do not contain variable pricing arrangements that are retrospective, except for rebate programs. Rebates are estimated based on expected sales volumes and offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. The related provisions for estimated returns and rebates are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
Certain of the Company’s product arrangements include separate performance obligations, primarily related to installation. Such performance obligations are accounted for separately when the deliverables have stand-alone value and the satisfaction of the undelivered performance obligations is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the performance obligations is based on the observable stand-alone selling prices at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install, and geographic location.
Software is generally not considered a distinct performance obligation with the exception of a few small software applications. The Company generally does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the product. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification, or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products.
Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Revenue from spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis is recognized when control is transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery. Revenue from service contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period using a time-based method. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period.


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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Leases
The Company considers an arrangement a lease if the arrangement transfers the right to control the use of an identified asset in exchange for consideration. The Company has operating leases, but does not have financing leases.
Operating lease right-of-use assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make payments arising from the lease agreement. These assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement of the lease based upon the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. Lease payments include both lease and non-lease components for items or activities that transfer a good and service. Vehicle lease and non-lease components are separately accounted for based on standalone value. Real estate lease and non-lease components are accounted for as a single component. Operating lease right-of-use assets include initial direct costs, advanced lease payments and lease incentives.
The lease term reflects the noncancellable period of the lease together with periods covered by an option to extend or terminate the lease when management is reasonably certain that it will exercise such option. The Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments as the information necessary to determine the rate implicit in the lease is not readily available. The incremental borrowing rate reflects similar terms by geographic location to the underlying leases. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments consist of non-lease services related to the lease. Variable lease payments are excluded from the right-of-use asset and lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred. Short-term leases are less than one year without purchase or renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The right-of-use asset is tested for impairment in accordance with ASC 360.
Warranty
The Company generally offers one-year warranties on most of its products. Product warranties are recorded at the time revenue is recognized. While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, its warranty obligations are affected by product failure rates, material usage and service costs incurred in correcting a product failure.
Employee Termination Benefits
In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyondafter the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $4.4$4.6 million and $8.8$9.2 million of share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, compared to $4.3$4.4 million and $8.8 million for the corresponding periods in 2019.2020.

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(the Company's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated), with the effect that approximately 0.9 million additional shares of common stock were added to the 2.1 million shares that remained available under the plan prior to its amendment. In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

addition, shares subject to options granted under the Company's prior equity incentive plan that terminate without being exercised, are also available for awards under the amended plan. The amended plan expires in 2031.
Research and Development
Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions
The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations. The results of each acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated results as of the acquisition date. The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values and any consideration in excess of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. The determination of the values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including goodwill and intangible assets, require significant judgment. Acquisition transaction costs are expensed when incurred.

In circumstances where an acquisition involves a contingent consideration arrangement, the Company recognizes a liability equal to the fair value of the expected contingent payments as of the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded to other charges (income), net.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016,March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13: Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The2020-04 and ASU requires the allowance for doubtful accounts to be estimated based on an incurred loss model, which considers historical and forecasted conditions. The guidance became effective for the Company January 1, 2020 on a prospective basis and did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14: Compensation - Retirement Benefit which amends the current disclosure requirements for defined benefit pension plans and other post-retirement plans. The change in the disclosures will be applied retrospectively and becomes effective December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the benefit plan disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15: Internal-Use Software which clarifies the accounting for implementation costs associated with cloud-computing internal-use software arrangements. The implementation costs should be capitalized and expensed over the service term, including options to extend, and recognized in selling, general, and administrative in the statement of operations. The guidance became effective January 1, 2020 and is applied on a prospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12: Income Taxes which removes certain exceptions to the general principles of ASC 740 related to intraperiod tax allocation exceptions, deferred tax liabilities related to outside basis differences, and year-to-date losses in interim periods. In addition, the ASU amends the interim guidance to clarify that all tax effects, both deferred and current, related to enactments of tax laws or rate changes should be accounted for in the interim period that includes the enactment date. The change is applied prospectively and becomes effective December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04:2021-01: Reference Rate Reform which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuance of LIBOR or another referenced rate. The guidance may be applied to any applicable contract entered into before December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance onCompany's interest rate and cross currency swaps, as mentioned in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.statements, are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") agreements, and the Company adheres to the ISDA's fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. In addition, the

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
Company renewed the LIBOR based credit agreement, as discussed further in Note 8, which includes a fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. Based on these procedures, when LIBOR is discontinued the interest rate and cross currency swaps will not require de-designation if certain criteria are met. The Company expects the financial impact of the rate change when LIBOR is discontinued to be immaterial to its financial statements.

3.REVENUE
3.REVENUE
The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by product, service, timing of revenue recognition and geography. A summary of revenue by the Company’s reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 follows:
For the three months ended June 30, 2021U.S. OperationsSwiss OperationsWestern European OperationsChinese OperationsOther OperationsTotal
Product Revenue$252,668 $32,018 $145,687 $188,803 $117,310 $736,486 
Service Revenue:
Point in time54,493 6,534 37,089 12,633 29,711 140,460 
Over time16,149 2,284 18,946 4,085 5,941 47,405 
Total$323,310 $40,836 $201,722 $205,521 $152,962 $924,351 
For the three months ended June 30, 2020U.S. OperationsSwiss OperationsWestern European OperationsChinese OperationsOther OperationsTotal
Product Revenue$188,363 $22,012 $104,458 $128,151 $94,129 $537,113 
Service Revenue:
Point in time46,342 4,726 27,945 9,784 23,490 112,287 
Over time14,635 2,210 16,648 2,972 4,808 41,273 
Total$249,340 $28,948 $149,051 $140,907 $122,427 $690,673 
For the three months ended June 30, 2019U.S. Operations Swiss Operations Western European Operations Chinese Operations Other Operations Total
Product Revenue$202,608
 $24,362
 $115,195
 $124,042
 $99,720
 $565,927
Service Revenue:           
Point in time53,054
 5,035
 32,553
 9,548
 27,800
 127,990
Over time12,227
 1,961
 15,933
 2,869
 4,459
 37,449
Total$267,889
 $31,358
 $163,681
 $136,459
 $131,979
 $731,366

For the six months ended June 30, 2021U.S. OperationsSwiss OperationsWestern European OperationsChinese OperationsOther OperationsTotal
Product Revenue$457,859 $62,185 $282,586 $332,128 $228,643 $1,363,401 
Service Revenue:
Point in time106,084 13,425 72,719 21,975 57,588 271,791 
Over time31,326 4,507 38,767 7,492 11,457 93,549 
Total$595,269 $80,117 $394,072 $361,595 $297,688 $1,728,741 
For the six months ended June 30, 2020U.S. OperationsSwiss OperationsWestern European OperationsChinese OperationsOther OperationsTotal
Product Revenue$365,799 $46,288 $210,335 $218,472 $185,553 $1,026,447 
Service Revenue:
Point in time96,577 10,282 59,336 16,890 49,166 232,251 
Over time28,374 4,274 32,705 6,144 9,640 81,137 
Total$490,750 $60,844 $302,376 $241,506 $244,359 $1,339,835 
For the six months ended June 30, 2019U.S. Operations Swiss Operations Western European Operations Chinese Operations Other Operations Total
Product Revenue$376,864
 $51,027
 $231,751
 $235,457
 $195,175
 $1,090,274
Service Revenue:           
Point in time102,707
 9,985
 65,328
 17,252
 52,660
 247,932
Over time22,969
 3,923
 32,508
 5,472
 7,740
 72,612
Total$502,540
 $64,935
 $329,587
 $258,181
 $255,575
 $1,410,818

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

A summary of revenue by major geographic destination for the three and six months ended June 30 follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
2020 2019 2020 20192021202020212020
Americas$270,291
 $292,345
 $535,124
 $550,978
Americas$353,415 $270,291 $656,754 $535,124 
Europe194,165
 207,309
 388,992
 416,864
Europe260,190 194,165 501,566 388,992 
Asia / Rest of World226,217
 231,712
 415,719
 442,976
Asia / Rest of World310,746 226,217 570,421 415,719 
Total$690,673
 $731,366
 $1,339,835
 $1,410,818
Total$924,351 $690,673 $1,728,741 $1,339,835 
The Company's global revenue mix by product category is comprised of laboratory (54%(55% of sales), industrial (40%(39% of sales) and retail (6% of sales). The Company's product revenue by reportable segment is proportionately similar to the Company's global mix except the Company's Swiss Operations is largely comprised of laboratory products while the Company's Chinese Operations has a slightly higher percentage of industrial products. A summary of the Company’s revenue by product category for the three and six months ended June 30 is as follows:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
2021202020212020
Laboratory$506,106 $359,471 $950,732 $716,562 
Industrial368,013 288,824 678,791 541,179 
Retail50,232 42,378 99,218 82,094 
Total$924,351 $690,673 $1,728,741 $1,339,835 
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Laboratory$359,471
 $379,659
 $716,562
 $739,392
Industrial288,824
 303,059
 541,179
 574,379
Retail42,378
 48,648
 82,094
 97,047
Total$690,673
 $731,366
 $1,339,835
 $1,410,818


The payment terms in the Company’s contracts with customers do not exceed one year and therefore contracts do not contain a significant financing component. In most cases, after appropriate credit evaluations, payments are due in arrears and are recognized as receivables. Unbilled revenue is recorded when performance obligations have been satisfied, but not yet billed to the customer. Unbilled revenue as of June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 was $24.8$36.6 million and $17.4$22.6 million, respectively, and is included within accounts receivable. Deferred revenue and customer prepayments are recorded when cash payments are received or due in advance of the performance obligation being satisfied. Deferred revenue primarily includes prepaid service contracts, as well as deferred installation.
Changes in the components of deferred revenue and customer prepayments during the six month periods ending June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019:are as follows:
  2020 2019
Beginning balances as of January 1 $122,489
 $105,381
Customer pre-payments/deferred revenue 278,015
 306,667
Revenue recognized (251,462) (283,508)
Foreign currency translation 1,700
 164
Ending balance as of June 30 $150,742
 $128,704

20212020
Beginning balances as of January 1$149,106 $122,489 
Customer pre-payments/deferred revenue323,654 278,015 
Revenue recognized(278,817)(251,462)
Foreign currency translation(1,744)1,700 
Ending balance as of June 30$192,199 $150,742 
The Company generally expenses sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company has not disclosed the value of unsatisfied performance obligations other than customer prepayments and deferred revenue above as most contracts have an expected length of one year or less and amounts greater than one year are immaterial.

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4.    ACQUISITIONS
4.
In March 2021, the Company acquired all the membership interests of Mayfair Technology, LLC, ("PendoTECH") a manufacturer and distributor of single-use sensors, transmitters, control systems and software for measuring, monitoring and data collection primarily in bioprocess applications. PendoTECH serves bio-pharmaceutical manufacturers and life science laboratories and is located in the United States. The initial cash payment was $185.0 million and the Company may be required to pay additional consideration of up to $20.0 million and other post-closing amounts. The additional consideration is based upon financial thresholds in 2022 and 2023. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration obligation at the time of acquisition of $13.5 million was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based on the Company's forecast of future financial results.
Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition totaled $93.7 million, which is deductible for tax purposes. Identified intangible finite-life assets acquired include customer relationships of $78.6 million, technology and patents of $21.7 million, trade name of $3.4 million, and other intangibles of $2.4 million. The Company used variations of the income statement approach in determining the fair value of the intangible assets acquired; specifically, the multi-period excess earnings method to determine the fair value of the customer relationships acquired and the relief from royalty method to determine the fair value of the technology and patents. The Company's determination of the fair value of the intangible assets acquired involved the use of significant estimates and assumptions principally related to revenue growth, royalty and customer attrition rates.
The identifiable finite-live intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over periods of 5 to 20 years and the annual aggregate amortization expense is estimated at $6.9 million. Net tangible assets acquired were $7.4 million and recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. All of the acquired assets are included in the Company's U.S. Operations segment.
5.     FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. The Company enters into certain interest rate and cross currency swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. The amount of the Company's fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate and cross currency swap agreements and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into certain foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company's exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. For additional disclosures on derivative instruments regarding balance sheet location, fair value, and the amounts reclassified into other comprehensive income and the effective portion of the cash flow hedges, also see Note 56 and Note 910 to the interim consolidated financial statements. As also mentioneddescribed in Note 7,8, the Company has designated its euro-denominated debt as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated foreign subsidiary.
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Cash Flow Hedges
In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.57%. The swap matures in June 2025. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in June 2019 which matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.95%.
In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.66%. The swap matures in June 2024. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in February 2019 which matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.78%.
In June 2019, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.82%. The swap matures in June 2023.
In June 2019, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.95%. The swap matures in June 2021.
In February 2019, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.78%. The swap matures in June 2021.
In 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement has the effect of changing the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million of borrowings under the Company's credit agreement to a fixed obligation of 2.25% beginning in February 2017 and matures in February 2022.
In 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement has the effect of changing the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $50 million of borrowings under the Company’s credit facility to a fixed obligation of 2.52% beginning in October 2015 and matures in October 2020.
The Company's cash flow hedges are recorded gross at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. A derivative loss of $0.5$0.1 million based upon interest rates and foreign currency rates at June 30, 2020,2021, is expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. The cash flow hedges remain effective as of June 30, 2020.2021.
Other Derivatives
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European currencies, and the Chinese Renminbi with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, and disclosed in Note 5.6. The Company recognized in other charges (income) related to these instruments, a net gain of $0.3$0.8 million and a net loss of $9.2$0.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 2019, respectively,a net gain of $13.2 million and a net loss of $7.0 million and $4.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The gains and losses are primarily offset by the underlying transaction gains and losses on the related intercompany balances. At June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, these contracts had a notional value of $478.2$605.0 million and $494.6$536.5 million, respectively.    
5.6.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
At June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had derivative assets totaling $1.4$7.5 million and $1.6$2.2 million respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $14.8$7.6 million and $9.0$23.3 million,
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
respectively. The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and therefore does not need to present all the required disclosures in tabular format. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements, the cross-currency swap agreements and foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration obligation of $13.5 million relating to the PendoTECH acquisition was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based on the Company's forecast of future financial results. The fair value measurements are based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represent a Level 3 measurement.
Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.

A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:
Level 1:Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2:Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 3:Unobservable inputs

Level 1:    Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2:    Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 3:    Unobservable inputs
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

The following table presents the Company's assets and liabilities, which are all categorized as Level 2, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company does not have any assets or liabil
  June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance Sheet Classification
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $1,426
 $1,568
 Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Total derivative assets $1,426
 $1,568
  
       
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $2,701
 $2,392
 Accrued and other liabilities
Cash Flow Hedges:      
Interest rate swap agreements 398
 371
 Accrued and other liabilities
Cross currency swap agreement 5,606
 
 Accrued and other liabilities
Interest rate swap agreements 3,580
 1,548
 Other non-current liabilities
Cross currency swap agreement 2,519
 4,706
 Other non-current liabilities
Total derivative liabilities $14,804
 $9,017
  

ities which are categorized as Level 1 or Level 3, with the exception of the PendoTECH contingent consideration described above.
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020Balance Sheet Classification
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments$4,625 $2,227 Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Cash Flow Hedges:
Cross currency swap agreement2,903Other non-current assets
Total derivative assets$7,528 $2,227 
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments$2,373 $1,399 Accrued and other liabilities
Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements1,442 Accrued and other liabilities
Cross currency swap agreement13,093 Accrued and other liabilities
Interest rate swap agreements2,502 Other non-current liabilities
Cross currency swap agreement3,735 6,297 Other non-current liabilities
Total derivative liabilities$7,550 $23,291 
The Company had $14.8$23.8 million and $8.2$14.3 million of cash equivalents at June 30, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, the fair value of which is determined using Level 2 inputs, through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.
The fair value of the Company's debt exceeds the carrying value by approximately $35.6$38.0 million as of June 30, 2020.2021. The fair value of the Company's fixed interest rate debt was estimated using Level 2 inputs, primarily discounted cash flow models, based on estimated current rates offered for similar debt under current market conditions for the Company.
6.7.    INCOME TAXES
The Company's reported tax rate was 18.5%19.8% and 18.1%18.5% during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively and 17.9%19.6% and 14.9%17.9% during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using the Company's projected annual effective tax rate of 20.5%19.5% and 20.0%20.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items during 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The difference between the Company's projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is primarily related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.

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(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

7.8.    DEBT
Debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2020:2021:
 June 30, 2020
 U.S. Dollar Other Principal Trading Currencies Total
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022$50,000
 $
 $50,000
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 202350,000
 
 50,000
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024125,000
 
 125,000
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025125,000
 
 125,000
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 202975,000
 
 75,000
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 203550,000
 
 50,000
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030
 140,245
 140,245
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034
 151,464
 151,464
Debt issuance costs, net(1,051) (1,105) (2,156)
Total Senior Notes473,949
 290,604
 764,553
$1.1 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 97.5 basis points299,997
 81,080
 381,077
Other local arrangements2,723
 51,822
 54,545
Total debt776,669
 423,506
 1,200,175
Less: current portion(1,763) (51,822) (53,585)
Total long-term debt$774,906
 $371,684
 $1,146,590

U.S. DollarOther Principal Trading CurrenciesTotal
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022$50,000 $$50,000 
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 202350,000 50,000 
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024125,000 125,000 
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025125,000 125,000 
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 202975,000 75,000 
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 203550,000 50,000 
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030149,094 149,094 
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034161,021 161,021 
1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036149,094 149,094 
Debt issuance costs, net(1,590)(1,631)(3,221)
Total Senior Notes473,410 457,578 930,988 
$1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points512,501 155,140 667,641 
Other local arrangements3,574 52,827 56,401 
Total debt989,485 665,545 1,655,030 
Less: current portion(349)(52,676)(53,025)
Total long-term debt$989,136 $612,869 $1,602,005 
Credit Agreement
On June 25, 2021, the Company entered into a $1.25 billion Credit Agreement ("the Credit Agreement"), which amended its $1.1 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"). As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company had $712.1$576.3 million of additional borrowings available under its Credit Agreement, and the Company maintained $127.3$142.3 million of cash and cash equivalents.
On January 24, 2020,The Credit Agreement is provided by a group of financial institutions (similar to the Company's Prior Credit Agreement) and has a maturity date of June 25, 2026. It is a revolving credit facility and is not subject to any scheduled principal payments prior to maturity. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are unsecured.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at current market rates plus a margin based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Company must also pay facility fees that are tied to its leverage ratio. The Credit Agreement contains covenants that are similar as those contained in the prior Credit Agreement, with which the Company was in compliance as of June 30, 2021. The Company is required to maintain (i) a ratio of net funded indebtedness to EBITDA of 3.5 to 1.0 or less except that the required maximum ratio may increase to 4.0 to 1.0 for the four consecutive fiscal quarter period commencing with the fiscal quarter in which an acquisition having total consideration (including, without limitation, all cash payments, assumed indebtedness, issued $50equity interests and earn outs in connection with such acquisition) greater than $250 million fifteen-year and (ii) an interest coverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0 or greater. The Credit Agreement also places certain limitations on the Company, including limiting the ability to incur liens or indebtedness at a subsidiary level. In addition, the Credit Agreement has several events of default. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million of debt extinguishment costs during 2021
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
related to the Prior Credit Agreement. The Company capitalized $2.0 million in financing fees during 2021 associated with the Credit Agreement which will be amortized to interest expense through 2026.
Senior notesNotes

In May 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to issue and sell $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes with a fixed interest rate of 3.19%, which2.83%. The Senior Notes will be issued in July 2021 and will mature January 24, 2035.July 2033. The terms of the Senior Notes are consistent with the previously issuedprevious Senior Notes as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.above. The Company used the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.    
In December 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to issue and sell EUR 125.0 million of 15-year 1.06% Euro Senior Notes ("1.06% Euro Senior Notes"). The terms of the Euro Senior Notes are consistent with the previous Euro Senior Notes as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company also entered into a forward contract to receive $152.1 million at the time of issuing the 1.06% Euro Senior Notes in March 2021. The Company issued the 1.06% Euro Senior Notes with a fixed interest rate of 1.06% in March 2021. The 1.06% Euro Senior Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company and will mature on March 19, 2036. Interest on the 1.06% Euro Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in March and September of each year. The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants at June 30, 2020.2021.
The Company has designated the EUR 125 million 1.47% Euro Senior Notes, the EUR 135 million 1.30% Euro Senior Notes, and the EUR 135125 million 1.30%1.06% Euro Senior Notes as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated foreign subsidiaries to reduce foreign currency risk associated with the net investment. Changes in the carrying value of this debt resulting from fluctuations in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate are recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income (loss). The Company recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to this net investment hedge an unrealized loss of $2.1$5.8 million and $1.3$2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 2019, respectively,an unrealized gain of $11.8 million and an unrealized loss of $0.1 million and an unrealized gain $1.0 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The Company has a loss of $1.6$17.0 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 30, 2020.2021.

Other Local Arrangements
In April 2018, two of the Company's non-U.S. pension plans issued loans totaling $39.6 million (Swiss franc 38 million) to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The loans have the same terms

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

and conditions, which include an interest rate of Swiss franc LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points. The loans were renewed for one year in April 2020.2021.

8.9.    SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK
In November 2018,2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $2$2.5 billion to thebe added to its share repurchase program, which has $1.1$2.6 billion of remaining availability as of June 30, 2020.2021. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash generated from operating activities, borrowings, and cash balances. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchasespurchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity and other factors.
The Company did not repurchase any shares in the three month period ended June 30, 2020 and has purchased 28.929.8 million shares since the inception of the program in 2004 through June 30, 2020.2021. During the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, the Company spent $200$475.0 million and $372.5$200.0 million on the repurchase of 268,161390,538 shares and 539,326268,161 shares at an average price per share of $745.80$1,216.25 and $690.66,$745.80, respectively. The Company also reissued 114,10935,636 shares and 226,595114,109 shares held in treasury upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
9.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following as of June 30:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net earnings$126,562
 $127,160
 $224,677
 $238,965
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax2,096
 (11,679) (21,932) 981
Comprehensive income, net of tax$128,658
 $115,481
 $202,745
 $239,946

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019:
 Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax 
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements,
Net of Tax
 
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items,
Net of Tax
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$(61,015) $(1,222) $(261,436) $(323,673)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:       
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements
 (3,951) 
 (3,951)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(21,326) 
 (5,949) (27,275)
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 2,195
 7,099
 9,294
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(21,326) (1,756) 1,150
 (21,932)
Balance at June 30, 2020$(82,341) $(2,978) $(260,286) $(345,605)

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
10.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following as of June 30:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
2021202020212020
Net earnings$184,763 $126,562 $334,426 $224,677 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax9,152 2,096 32,333 (21,932)
Comprehensive income, net of tax$193,915 $128,658 $366,759 $202,745 

    The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of TaxNet Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements,
Net of Tax
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items,
Net of Tax
Total
Balance at December 31, 2020$(31,101)$(1,479)$(302,345)$(334,925)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements5,934 5,934 
Foreign currency translation adjustment11,717 9,147 20,864 
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(4,732)10,267 5,535 
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax11,717 1,202 19,414 32,333 
Balance at June 30, 2021$(19,384)$(277)$(282,931)$(302,592)
Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of TaxNet Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements,
Net of Tax
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items,
Net of Tax
Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$(61,015)$(1,222)$(261,436)$(323,673)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements(3,951)(3,951)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(21,326)(5,949)(27,275)
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax2,195 7,099 9,294 
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(21,326)(1,756)1,150 (21,932)
Balance at June 30, 2020$(82,341)$(2,978)$(260,286)$(345,605)

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
 Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax 
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements,
Net of Tax
 
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items,
Net of Tax
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(63,913) $702
 $(239,203) $(302,414)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements
 (2,957) 
 (2,957)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(685) 
 (1,114) (1,799)
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 (268) 6,005
 5,737
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(685) (3,225) 4,891
 981
Balance at June 30, 2019$(64,598) $(2,523) $(234,312) $(301,433)

The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six month periods ended June 30:
  Three Months Ended June 30,  
  2020 2019 Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) / losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:      
Interest rate swap agreements $692
 $(50) Interest expense
Cross currency swap agreement 34
 1,455
 (a)
Total before taxes 726
 1,405
  
Provision for taxes 179
 100
 Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes $547
 $1,305
  
       
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:      
Recognition of actuarial losses and prior service cost, before taxes $4,596
 $3,860
 (b)
Provision for taxes 1,000
 869
 Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes $3,596
 $2,991
  

Three Months Ended
June 30,
20212020Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) / losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
Interest rate swap agreements$543 $692 Interest expense
Cross currency swap agreement2,876 34 (a)
Total before taxes3,419 726 
Provision for taxes684 179 Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes$2,735 $547 
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
Recognition of actuarial losses and prior service cost, before taxes$6,482 $4,596 (b)
Provision for taxes1,367 1,000 Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes$5,115 $3,596 
(a) The cross currency swap reflects an unrealized loss of $0.6$3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 recorded in other charges (income) that was offset by the underlying unrealized gain on the hedged debt. The cross currency swap also reflects a realized gain of $0.5$0.4 million recorded in interest expense.expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
(b) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 1112 for additional details for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Six Months Ended
 Six Months Ended June 30,  June 30,
 2020 2019 Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings20212020Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings
Effective portion of (gains) / losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:     Effective portion of (gains) / losses on cash flow hedging arrangements:
Interest rate swap agreements $940
 $(113) Interest expenseInterest rate swap agreements$1,074 $940 Interest expense
Cross currency swap agreement 1,620
 (199) (a)Cross currency swap agreement(6,832)1,620 (a)
Total before taxes 2,560
 (312) Total before taxes(5,758)2,560 
Provision for taxes 365
 (44) Provision for taxesProvision for taxes(1,026)365 Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes $2,195
 $(268) Total, net of taxes$(4,732)$2,195 
     
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:     Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items:
Recognition of actuarial losses and prior service cost, before taxes $9,089
 $7,749
 (b)Recognition of actuarial losses and prior service cost, before taxes$13,011 $9,089 (b)
Provision for taxes 1,990
 1,744
 Provision for taxesProvision for taxes2,744 1,990 Provision for taxes
Total, net of taxes $7,099
 $6,005
 Total, net of taxes$10,267 $7,099 
(a) The cross currency swap reflects an unrealized lossgain of $3.1$6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 recorded in other charges (income) that was offset by the underlying unrealized loss on the hedged debt. The cross currency swap also reflects a realized gain of $1.5$0.8 million recorded in interest expense.expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
(b) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 1112 for additional details for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019.2020.

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
11.    EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included the following common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units:
 2020 201920212020
Three months ended 288,711
 420,320
Three months ended330,638 288,711 
Six months ended 307,265
 443,097
Six months ended326,169 307,265 
Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 88,03221,637 and 64,26988,032 shares of common stock for the three month period ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive. Options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 88,26123,620 and 75,02688,261 for the six month period ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.

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11.12.    NET PERIODIC BENEFITPENSION COST
Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended June 30:
 U.S. Pension BenefitsNon-U.S. Pension BenefitsOther U.S. Post-retirement BenefitsTotal
 20212020202120202021202020212020
Service cost, net$374 $326 $4,907 $4,528 $$$5,281 $4,854 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations549 889 858 1,097 1,409 1,993 
Expected return on plan assets(1,494)(1,524)(8,904)(8,017)(10,398)(9,541)
Recognition of prior service cost(465)(1,735)(19)(19)(484)(1,754)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)729 645 6,246 5,712 (9)(7)6,966 6,350 
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)$158 $336 $2,642 $1,585 $(26)$(19)$2,774 $1,902 
 U.S. Pension Benefits Non-U.S. Pension Benefits Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits Total
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Service cost, net$326
 $266
 $4,528
 $3,799
 $
 $
 4,854
 4,065
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations889
 1,146
 1,097
 2,520
 7
 16
 1,993
 3,682
Expected return on plan assets(1,524) (1,472) (8,017) (7,218) 
 
 (9,541) (8,690)
Recognition of prior service cost
 
 (1,735) (1,637) (19) 
 (1,754) (1,637)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)645
 593
 5,712
 5,062
 (7) (173) 6,350
 5,482
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)$336
 $533
 $1,585
 $2,526
 $(19) $(157) $1,902
 $2,902


Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the six months ended June 30:
 U.S. Pension BenefitsNon-U.S. Pension BenefitsOther U.S. Post-retirement BenefitsTotal
 20212020202120202021202020212020
Service cost, net$748 $652 $9,852 $9,045 $$$10,600 $9,697 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations1,098 1,778 1,708 2,332 14 2,810 4,124 
Expected return on plan assets(2,988)(3,048)(17,875)(16,104)(20,863)(19,152)
Recognition of prior service cost(936)(3,460)(38)(38)(974)(3,498)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)1,458 1,290 12,545 11,311 (18)(14)13,985 12,587 
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)$316 $672 $5,294 $3,124 $(52)$(38)$5,558 $3,758 
 U.S. Pension Benefits Non-U.S. Pension Benefits Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits Total
 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019
Service cost, net$652
 $532
 $9,045
 $7,500
 $
 $
 9,697
 8,032
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations1,778
 2,292
 2,332
 5,063
 14
 32
 4,124
 7,387
Expected return on plan assets(3,048) (2,944) (16,104) (14,519) 
 
 (19,152) (17,463)
Recognition of prior service cost
 
 (3,460) (3,339) (38) 
 (3,498) (3,339)
Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains)1,290
 1,187
 11,311
 10,247
 (14) (346) 12,587
 11,088
Net periodic pension cost/(credit)$672
 $1,067
 $3,124
 $4,952
 $(38) $(314) $3,758
 $5,705


As previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, the Company expects to make employer contributions of approximately $25.6
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
$27.9 million to its non-U.S. pension plans and employer contributions of approximately $0.2 million to its U.S. post-retirement medical plan during the year ended December 31, 2020. This estimate2021. These estimates may change based upon several factors, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, actual returns on plan assets and changes in legal requirements.


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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

12.13.    RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, the Company has incurred $0.9 million and $2.8$2.1 million of restructuring expenses, respectively, which primarily relates to employee related costs. Liabilities related to restructuring activities are included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. A rollforwardroll forward of the Company’s accrual for restructuring activities for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 is as follows:
Total
Balance at December 31, 2020$9,184 
Restructuring charges2,069 
Cash payments and utilization(5,548)
Impact of foreign currency(210)
Balance at June 30, 2021$5,495 
  Total
Balance at December 31, 2019 $6,701
Restructuring charges 2,765
Cash payments and utilization (4,627)
Impact of foreign currency (10)
Balance at June 30, 2020 $4,829


13.14.    OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET
Other charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and related hedging activities, interest income and other items. Non-service pension benefits for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 were $3.0$2.5 million and $1.2$3.0 million, respectively, and $5.9$5.0 million and $2.3$5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.Other charges (income), net also included $2.8 million of acquisition costs for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
14.15.    SEGMENT REPORTING
As disclosed in Note 19 to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, the Company has determined there are five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on Segment Profit (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes).
The following tables show the operations of the Company’s operating segments:
 Net Sales to Net Sales to     As of June 30,
For the three months endedExternal Other Total Net Segment 2020
June 30, 2020Customers Segments Sales Profit Goodwill
U.S. Operations$249,340
 $27,515
 $276,855
 $52,581
 $414,370
Swiss Operations28,948
 142,487
 171,435
 48,248
 22,830
Western European Operations149,051
 39,699
 188,750
 30,345
 84,975
Chinese Operations140,907
 45,731
 186,638
 63,955
 621
Other (a)122,427
 875
 123,302
 13,122
 14,828
Eliminations and Corporate (b)
 (256,307) (256,307) (31,608) 
Total$690,673
 $
 $690,673
 $176,643
 $537,624


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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

The following tables show the operations of the Company’s operating segments:
Net Sales toNet Sales toAs of June 30,
For the three months endedExternalOtherTotal NetSegment2021
June 30, 2021CustomersSegmentsSalesProfitGoodwill
U.S. Operations$323,310 $38,507 $361,817 $79,272 $509,600 
Swiss Operations40,836 201,182 242,018 69,516 23,553 
Western European Operations201,722 55,873 257,595 38,476 93,133 
Chinese Operations205,521 72,529 278,050 94,663 697 
Other (a)152,962 1,275 154,237 21,414 15,203 
Eliminations and Corporate (b)(369,366)(369,366)(48,085)
Total$924,351 $$924,351 $255,256 $642,186 
Net Sales to Net Sales to     Net Sales toNet Sales to
For the six months endedExternal Other Total Net Segment For the six months endedExternalOtherTotal NetSegment
June 30, 2020Customers Segments Sales Profit 
June 30, 2021June 30, 2021CustomersSegmentsSalesProfit
U.S. Operations$490,750
 $53,904
 $544,654
 $97,519
 U.S. Operations$595,269 $75,292 $670,561 $142,943 
Swiss Operations60,844
 295,336
 356,180
 102,158
 Swiss Operations80,117 385,647 465,764 134,395 
Western European Operations302,376
 81,413
 383,789
 54,452
 Western European Operations394,072 108,128 502,200 76,342 
Chinese Operations241,506
 94,480
 335,986
 109,505
 Chinese Operations361,595 141,607 503,202 166,687 
Other (a)244,359
 1,771
 246,130
 24,148
 Other (a)297,688 2,371 300,059 41,586 
Eliminations and Corporate (b)
 (526,904) (526,904) (69,861) Eliminations and Corporate (b)(713,045)(713,045)(96,025)
Total$1,339,835
 $
 $1,339,835
 $317,921
 Total$1,728,741 $$1,728,741 $465,928 

(a)Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.
(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.
 Net Sales to Net Sales to     As of June 30,
For the three months endedExternal Other Total Net Segment 2019
June 30, 2019Customers Segments Sales Profit Goodwill
U.S. Operations$267,889
 $26,571
 $294,460
 $53,986
 $410,021
Swiss Operations31,358
 151,931
 183,289
 48,613
 22,157
Western European Operations163,681
 39,212
 202,893
 22,229
 86,749
Chinese Operations136,459
 52,568
 189,027
 65,489
 643
Other (a)131,979
 1,334
 133,313
 14,300
 14,987
Eliminations and Corporate (b)
 (271,616) (271,616) (26,876) 
Total$731,366
 $
 $731,366
 $177,741
 $534,557
(a)Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.

(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.
Net Sales toNet Sales toAs of June 30,
For the three months endedExternalOtherTotal NetSegment2020
June 30, 2020CustomersSegmentsSalesProfitGoodwill
U.S. Operations$249,340 $27,515 $276,855 $52,581 $414,370 
Swiss Operations28,948 142,487 171,435 48,248 22,830 
Western European Operations149,051 39,699 188,750 30,345 84,975 
Chinese Operations140,907 45,731 186,638 63,955 621 
Other (a)122,427 875 123,302 13,122 14,828 
Eliminations and Corporate (b)(256,307)(256,307)(31,608)
Total$690,673 $$690,673 $176,643 $537,624 
 Net Sales to Net Sales to      
For the six months endedExternal Other Total Net Segment  
June 30, 2019Customers Segments Sales Profit  
U.S. Operations$502,540
 $52,716
 $555,256
 $91,971
  
Swiss Operations64,935
 305,662
 370,597
 102,135
  
Western European Operations329,587
 83,257
 412,844
 47,954
  
Chinese Operations258,181
 109,425
 367,606
 124,973
  
Other (a)255,575
 2,595
 258,170
 27,487
  
Eliminations and Corporate (b)
 (553,655) (553,655) (68,938)  
Total$1,410,818
 $
 $1,410,818
 $325,582
  

(a)Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.
(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.

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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)

Net Sales toNet Sales to
For the six months endedExternalOtherTotal NetSegment
June 30, 2020CustomersSegmentsSalesProfit
U.S. Operations$490,750 $53,904 $544,654 $97,519 
Swiss Operations60,844 295,336 356,180 102,158 
Western European Operations302,376 81,413 383,789 54,452 
Chinese Operations241,506 94,480 335,986 109,505 
Other (a)244,359 1,771 246,130 24,148 
Eliminations and Corporate (b)(526,904)(526,904)(69,861)
Total$1,339,835 $$1,339,835 $317,921 

(a)Other includes reporting units in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and other countries.
(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.
A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three and six month periods ended June 30 follows:

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 2021202020212020
Earnings before taxes$230,384 $155,255 $415,798 $273,754 
Amortization16,218 13,889 30,102 27,887 
Interest expense10,439 9,582 19,910 19,801 
Restructuring charges876 860 2,069 2,765 
Other income, net(2,661)(2,943)(1,951)(6,286)
Segment profit$255,256 $176,643 $465,928 $317,921 
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Earnings before taxes$155,255
 $155,216
 $273,754
 $280,892
Amortization13,889
 12,326
 27,887
 24,548
Interest expense9,582
 8,882
 19,801
 17,976
Restructuring charges860
 2,891
 2,765
 4,414
Other charges (income), net(2,943) (1,574) (6,286) (2,248)
Segment profit$176,643
 $177,741
 $317,921
 $325,582


During the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, restructuring charges of $0.9 million were recognized, of which $0.1 million, $0.1 million, $0.6 million, and $0.1 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, and Other Operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $0.9 million were recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2020, of which $0.3 million, $0.3 million, $0.1 million, and $0.2 million related to the Company’s U.S., Western European, Chinese, and Other Operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $2.9$2.1 million were recognized during the threesix months ended June 30, 2019,2021, of which $1.1$0.4 million, $0.3 million, $1.1 million, and $0.4$0.3 million related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, and ChineseOther Operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $2.8 million were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2020, of which $0.6 million, $0.7 million, $1.1 million, $0.1 million, and $0.3 million and related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese, and Other Operations, respectively. Restructuring charges of $4.4 million were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2019, of which $1.6 million, $0.3 million, $2.1 million, and $0.4 million and related to the Company’s U.S., Swiss, Western European, and Chinese Operations, respectively.

15.16.    CONTINGENCIES
The Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
General
Our interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2020.2021.
Changes in local currency exclude the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations. Local currency amounts are determined by translating current and previous year consolidated financial information at an index utilizing historical currency exchange rates. We believe local currency information provides a helpful assessment of business performance and a useful measure of results between periods. We do not, nor do we suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. We present non-GAAP financial measures in reporting our financial results to provide investors with an additional analytical tool to evaluate our operating results.
We also include in the discussion below disclosures of immaterial qualitative factors that are not quantified. Although the impact of such factors is not considered material, we believe these disclosures can be useful in evaluating our operating results.
COVID-19
The 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19)ongoing coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic has resulted in millions of confirmed cases throughout the world and in all countries where we conduct business. The outbreak has caused many governments to implement stay-at-home orders, quarantines, and significant restrictions on travel. SeveralDuring the course of the ongoing pandemic, several governments have also implemented work restrictions that prohibitprohibited many employees from going to their customary work locations and which requirethat required these employees to work remotely ifwhen possible. The quarantines, travel bans, workThese restrictions continue to change as the COVID-19 situation evolves in each country and other restrictions were initially put in place on a national level in China in January 2020,region, considering local circumstances related to vaccine availability, population vaccination rates, and with the global spreademerging variant strains of the virus, subsequently adopted in other countries and regions during the first quarter of 2020 with many restrictions commencing in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and South America. Many of these restrictions remained in place during the second quarter of 2020.COVID-19.
The health and safety of our employees and business partners hashave been our highest priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have implemented several preventative and protective measures relating to social distancing, hygiene, health monitoring, personal protective equipment, split shifts and remote work.measures. We have also implemented business continuity plans and have been able to continuecontinued to support our customers with their essential businesses such as in life sciences, food manufacturing, chemicals (e.g., sanitizers, disinfectants, soaps, etc.), food retail, and transportation and logistics.
Our production and logistics facilities are currently operational, and our office-based employees have been ablecontinue to work remotely in adherenceadhere to any applicable jurisdictional stay-at-home orders. Our supply chain is currently continuing with minimal interruption,some interruption. We continue to closely monitor risks associated with our supply chain, including the availability of certain components, material shortages, supplier delays, potential transportation delays, and we currently maintain adequate product inventory levelshigher transportation and safety stock for certain components.material costs, which could significantly adversely affect sales and/or profitability in future quarters. We quickly adaptedalso continue to leverage our digital and remote sales and service capabilities in certain geographies where necessary, while also meeting delivery requirements with our global supply chain. Our service organization also continues to provide on-site and remote customer support to facilitate uptime, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
We have also implemented various temporary cost containment measures related to workforce management and discretionary spending. Our workforce management measures

primarily include reduced work hours, salary freezes, and voluntary senior leadership salary reductions.
We maintain adequate liquidity consisting of approximately $712.1 million of additional borrowings available under our Credit Agreement, and $127.3 million of cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2020.
As further described in the Risk Factors section of this Form 10-Q, COVID-19 presents several risks to our business. For example, businesses can be shutdown, supply chains can be interrupted, slowed, or rendered inoperable, and individuals can become ill, quarantined, or otherwise unable to work and/or travel due to health reasons or governmental restrictions. COVID-19 also interferes with general commercial activity related tobusiness as further described in Part I, Item 1A of our supply chain and customer base. In addition, it is expected that COVID-19 will negatively affectAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the global economy and our customers' businesses, which will likely result in delayed or reduced purchases from us. Some customers may also have difficulty meeting their payment obligations to us, resulting in late payments or an inability of some customers to make payments at all.
During the six monthsyear ended June 30, 2020, COVID-19 had a negative impact on our business, primarily related to reduced customer demand in all regions. We remain cautious as uncertaintiesDecember 31, 2020. Uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the resulting impact to the global economy continuescontinue in allmost regions of the world
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and market conditions may alsocan change quickly. With the global spread of the virus and related negative impact to the global economy, we expect reduced global sales volume due to lower customer demand in future quarters. The longer-term effects on our business will be impacted by the global economy and any recessioneconomic implications in different regions of the world. While it is extremely difficult to estimate the extent and duration of any COVID-19 implications, the effects on our business, results of operations and financial condition could be material.
Results of Operations – Consolidated
The following tables set forth certain items from our interim consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands).
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
 (unaudited)%(unaudited)%(unaudited)%(unaudited)%
Net sales$924,351 100.0 $690,673 100.0 $1,728,741 100.0 $1,339,835 100.0 
Cost of sales387,447 41.9 292,703 42.4 720,141 41.7 567,456 42.4 
Gross profit536,904 58.1 397,970 57.6 1,008,600 58.3 772,379 57.6 
Research and development42,603 4.6 31,193 4.5 81,875 4.7 65,580 4.9 
Selling, general and administrative239,045 25.9 190,134 27.5 460,797 26.7 388,878 29.0 
Amortization16,218 1.8 13,889 2.0 30,102 1.7 27,887 2.1 
Interest expense10,439 1.1 9,582 1.4 19,910 1.2 19,801 1.5 
Restructuring charges876 0.1 860 0.1 2,069 0.1 2,765 0.2 
Other income, net(2,661)(0.3)(2,943)(0.4)(1,951)(0.1)(6,286)(0.5)
Earnings before taxes230,384 24.9 155,255 22.5 415,798 24.0 273,754 20.4 
Provision for taxes45,621 4.9 28,693 4.2 81,372 4.7 49,077 3.7 
Net earnings$184,763 20.0 $126,562 18.3 $334,426 19.3 $224,677 16.8 
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
 (unaudited) % (unaudited) % (unaudited) % (unaudited) %
Net sales$690,673
 100.0
 $731,366
 100.0
 $1,339,835
 100.0
 $1,410,818
 100.0
Cost of sales292,703
 42.4
 311,828
 42.6
 567,456
 42.4
 602,961
 42.7
Gross profit397,970
 57.6
 419,538
 57.4
 772,379
 57.6
 807,857
 57.3
Research and development31,193
 4.5
 36,582
 5.0
 65,580
 4.9
 72,635
 5.1
Selling, general and administrative190,134
 27.5
 205,215
 28.1
 388,878
 29.0
 409,640
 29.0
Amortization13,889
 2.0
 12,326
 1.7
 27,887
 2.1
 24,548
 1.7
Interest expense9,582
 1.4
 8,882
 1.2
 19,801
 1.5
 17,976
 1.4
Restructuring charges860
 0.1
 2,891
 0.4
 2,765
 0.2
 4,414
 0.3
Other charges (income), net(2,943) (0.4) (1,574) (0.2) (6,286) (0.5) (2,248) (0.1)
Earnings before taxes155,255
 22.5
 155,216
 21.2
 273,754
 20.4
 280,892
 19.9
Provision for taxes28,693
 4.2
 28,056
 3.8
 49,077
 3.7
 41,927
 3.0
Net earnings$126,562
 18.3
 $127,160
 17.4
 $224,677
 16.8
 $238,965
 16.9

Net sales
Net sales were $690.7$924.4 million and $731.4$690.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, and 2019,2020, respectively, and $1.3$1.7 billion and $1.4$1.3 billion for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. This represents a decreasean increase of 6%34% and 5%29% in U.S. dollars for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.2021, respectively. Excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations, or in local currencies, net sales decreased 4%increased 27% and 3%23% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.2021, respectively. Net sales forbenefited approximately 1% from the six months ended June 30, 2020 were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

and related reduction in global customer demand on our operations. While we saw increased business activity in China during the three months ended June 30, 2020 that benefited from increased customer demand and the easing of governmental restrictions as a result of COVID-19, we remain cautious as uncertainties relating to COVID-19 and the global economy continue and market conditions may change quickly. We expect net sales in local currencies will be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic related to unfavorable economic conditions and reduced customer demand in future quarters.
Net sales by geographic destinationPendoTECH acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021. We experienced broad-based growth with robust customer demand in U.S. dollars decreasedmost businesses and regions and strong execution of our sales and marketing programs. Growth in the Americas 8%China also continued to be particularly strong. However, uncertainty relating to COVID-19 continues and 3%, in Europe 6% and 7% and in Asia/Rest of World 2% and 6%, respectively. Our netmarket conditions may change quickly.
Net sales by geographic destination for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 in local currencies decreasedU.S. dollars increased 31% in the Americas, 7%,34% in Europe, 5% and increased 1%37% in Asia/Rest of World, respectively.World. In local currencies, our net sales by geographic destination increased 29% in the Americas, 23% in Europe, and 28% in Asia/Rest of World. Our net sales by geographic destination for the six months ended June 30, 2021 in U.S. dollars increased 23% in the Americas, 29% in Europe, and 37% in Asia/Rest of World. Net sales by geographic destination for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 in local currencies decreasedincreased 22% in the Americas, 2%,18% in Europe, 5% and 28% in Asia/Rest of World 3%, respectively.World. Net sales in the Americas benefited approximately 2% and 1% from the PendoTECH acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, and net sales in Europe benefited approximately 1% from the PendoTECH acquisition for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net sales growth in Asia/Rest of World in local currency forincludes 35% and 39% growth in China during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 includes local currency growth in China of 8% that benefited from increased customer demand and the easing of governmental restrictions as a result of COVID-19.2021, respectively. A discussion of sales by operating segment is included below.
As described in Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, our net sales comprise product sales of precision instruments and related services. Service revenues are primarily derived from repair and other services, including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, preventative maintenance and spare parts.
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Net sales of products decreased 5%increased 37% in U.S. dollars and 3%30% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and decreased 6%increased 33% in U.S. dollars and 4%27% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Net sales of products benefited approximately 2% and 1% from the PendoTECH acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Service revenue (including spare parts) decreasedincreased by 7%22% in U.S. dollars and 6%15% in local currencies forfor the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and decreased 2%increased 17% in U.S. dollars and 1%10% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020.
Net sales of our laboratory products and services, which represented approximately 54%55% of our total net sales, decreased 5%increased 41% in U.S. dollars and 4%35% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and decreased 3%2021, and increased 33% in U.S. dollars and 2%27% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021. The local currency decreaseincrease in net sales of our laboratory-related products reflects reduced customer demand, which was negatively impacted by laboratory closures due to COVID-19, offset in part byfor the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 includes growth in process analytics, automated chemistrymost product categories, especially in pipettes. Net sales of our laboratory products also benefited approximately 3% and pipettes.1% from the PendoTECH acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Net sales of our industrial products and services, which represented approximately 40%39% of our total net sales, decreased 5%increased 27% in U.S. dollars and 3%20% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, and decreased 6%increased 25% in U.S. dollars and 4%19% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021. The local currency decreaseincrease in net sales of our industrial-related products for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 includes declines in product inspection and certain core industrial product categories, offset in part byparticularly strong growth in transportation and logistics project activity. China also experienced increased business activity that benefited from increased customer demand and the easing of governmental restrictions as a result of COVID-19.core industrial, especially in China.
Net sales in our food retailing products and services, which represented approximately 6% of our total net sales, decreased 13%increased 16% in U.S. dollars and 9% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2021, and increased 18% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The local currency increase in food retailing for the three months ended June 30, 2020, and decreased 15% in U.S. dollars and 14% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The decline in food retailing2021 is primarily due to challenging market conditions.improved project activity in Europe, offset in part by a decline in the Americas.
Gross profit
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 57.6%58.1% and 57.4%57.6% for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and 57.6%58.3% and 57.3%57.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for products was 59.6%60.1% and 59.9%59.6% for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and 60.2%60.4% and 59.9%60.2% for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019, respectively.2020.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for services (including spare parts) was 50.7%50.3% and 48.6%50.7% for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and 49.3%50.5% and 48.2%49.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 primarily reflects benefits from temporary cost savings measures,increased sales volume and favorable price realization, partially offset by higher transportation and material cost reductions, offset in part by reduced sales volume, higher transportation costs and unfavorable business mix.temporary savings in the prior year.
Research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales was 4.6% and 4.5% and 5.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019,respectively, and was 4.9%4.7% and 5.1%4.9% for the six monthsmonths ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Research and development expenses decreased 15%increased 37% in both U.S. dollars and 28% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, and decreased 10%increased 25% in both U.S. dollars and 17% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020, 2021,
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respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. The decreaselocal currency increase primarily relates to the timing ofincreased project activity and benefits from our temporary cost savings measures.in the prior year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 27.5%25.9% and 28.1%27.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019,respectively, and was 26.7% and 29.0% for both the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 7%increased 26% in both U.S. dollars and 20% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, and decreased 5%increased 18% in U.S. dollars and 4%13% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021. The local currency decreaseincrease primarily includes benefits from our temporary and ongoing cost savings initiatives and lowerhigher cash incentive expense.expense and temporary savings in the prior year.
Amortization, interest expense, other charges (income), net and taxes
Amortization expense was $13.9$16.2 million and $12.3and $13.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $27.9$30.1 million and $24.5$27.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Interest expense was $9.6$10.4 million and $8.9$9.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $19.8$19.9 million and $18.0$19.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
Other charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), net (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and hedging activities, interest income and other items. NonserviceNon-service pension benefits was $3.0$2.5 million and $1.2$3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $5.9$5.0 million and $2.3$5.9 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. Other charges (income), net also included $2.8 million of acquisition costs for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Our reported tax rate was 18.5%19.8% and 18.1%18.5% during the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and 17.9%19.6% and 14.9%17.9% during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using our projected annual effective tax rate of 20.5%19.5% and 20.0%20.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items for the three and six monthsperiods ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. The difference between our projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.

Results of Operations – by Operating Segment

The following is a discussion of the financial results of our operating segments. We currently have five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other. A more detailed description of these segments is outlined in Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.
U.S. Operations (amounts in thousands)
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 20212020%20212020%
Total net sales$361,817 $276,855 31%$670,561 $544,654 23%
Net sales to external customers$323,310 $249,340 30%$595,269 $490,750 21%
Segment profit$79,272 $52,581 51%$142,943 $97,519 47%
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 % 2020 2019 %
Total net sales$276,855
 $294,460
 (6)% $544,654
 $555,256
 (2)%
Net sales to external customers$249,340
 $267,889
 (7)% $490,750
 $502,540
 (2)%
Segment profit$52,581
 $53,986
 (3)% $97,519
 $91,971
 6 %


Total net sales increased 31% and net sales to external customers decreased 6% and 7%23% for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021, respectively, compared with the corresponding period in 2019. Total net sales and net2020. Net sales to external customers both decreased 2%increased 30% and 21% for the six months ended June 30, 20202021, respectively, compared with the corresponding period in 2019. 2020. Net sales to external customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 includes declines in most product categories, especially food retailing, offset in part byvery strong growth in transportationlaboratory products, especially pipettes, and logistics project activity.core industrial. The decreaseresults are partially offset by a decline in food retailing. Net sales to external customers reflects reduced customer demand as a resultin our U.S. Operations also benefited approximately 4% and 2% from the PendoTECH acquisition for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
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SegmentSegment profit decreased $1.4increased $26.7 million and increased $5.5$45.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Segment profit during the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 includes higher net sales volume and benefits from our temporary cost savings measures and margin expansion, initiatives, offset in part by lowerhigher transportation and material costs and temporary cost savings in the prior year.
Swiss Operations (amounts in thousands)
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
%1)
20212020
%1)
Total net sales$242,018 $171,435 41%$465,764 $356,180 31%
Net sales to external customers$40,836 $28,948 41%$80,117 $60,844 32%
Segment profit$69,516 $48,248 44%$134,395 $102,158 32%
1)Represents U.S. dollar growth (decline) for net sales volume. Segment profit during the three months ended June 30, 2020 was negatively impacted by more significant declines in net sales volume.and segment profit.
Swiss Operations (amounts in thousands)
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 
%1)
 2020 2019 
%1)
Total net sales$171,435
 $183,289
 (6)% $356,180
 $370,597
 (4)%
Net sales to external customers$28,948
 $31,358
 (8)% $60,844
 $64,935
 (6)%
Segment profit$48,248
 $48,613
 (1)% $102,158
 $102,135
  %
1)Represents U.S. dollar growth (decline) for net sales and segment profit.
    
Total net sales decreased 6%increased 41% in U.S. dollars and 10%34% in local currency for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, and decreased 4%increased 31% in U.S. dollars and 7%23% in local currency for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Net sales to external customers decreased 8%customers increased 41% in U.S. dollars and 10%36% in local currency for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and decreased 6%increased 32% in U.S. dollars and 9%26% in local currency for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019. Local2020. The increase in local currency net sales to external customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 includes declinesincludes strong growth in most product categories. The decrease in sales to external customers reflects reduced customer demand as a result of COVID-19.
Segment profit decreased $0.4increased $21.3 million and was flat for$32.2 million the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Segment profit during the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 includes lowerhigher net sales volume, benefits of our cost savings initiatives and unfavorablefavorable foreign currency translation, offset in part by benefits from ourhigher transportation and material costs and temporary cost savings measures andin the timing of research and development activity.prior year.


Western European Operations (amounts in thousands)
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
%1)
20212020
%1)
Total net sales$257,595 $188,750 36%$502,200 $383,789 31%
Net sales to external customers$201,722 $149,051 35%$394,072 $302,376 30%
Segment profit$38,476 $30,345 27%$76,342 $54,452 40%
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 
%1)
 2020 2019 
%1)
Total net sales$188,750
 $202,893
 (7)% $383,789
 $412,844
 (7)%
Net sales to external customers$149,051
 $163,681
 (9)% $302,376
 $329,587
 (8)%
Segment profit$30,345
 $22,229
 37 % $54,452
 $47,954
 14 %
1)Represents U.S. dollar growth (decline) for net sales and segment profit.

1)Represents U.S. dollar growth (decline) for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales decreased 7%increased 36% in U.S. dollars and 5%24% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and decreased 7%increased 31% in U.S. dollars and 4%19% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Net sales to external customers decreased 9%increased 35% in U.S. dollars and 7%23% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2020,2021, and decreased 8%increased 30% in U.S. dollarsdollars and 6%19% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019. Local currency net2020. Net sales to external customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 includes declinesvery strong growth in most product categories related to lower customer demand as a result of COVID-19.categories.

Segment profit increased $8.1 million and $6.5$21.9 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Segment profit increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 primarily due to higher net sales volume, benefits fromof our temporary cost savings measures and margin expansion initiatives and timing of research and development project activity,favorable foreign currency translation, offset in part by higher transportation and material costs and temporary cost savings in the decline in net sales.prior year.

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Chinese Operations (amounts in thousands)
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
%1)
20212020
%1)
Total net sales$278,050 $186,638 49%$503,202 $335,986 50%
Net sales to external customers$205,521 $140,907 46%$361,595 $241,506 50%
Segment profit$94,663 $63,955 48%$166,687 $109,505 52%
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 
%1)
 2020 2019 
%1)
Total net sales$186,638
 $189,027
 (1)% $335,986
 $367,606
 (9)%
Net sales to external customers$140,907
 $136,459
 3 % $241,506
 $258,181
 (6)%
Segment profit$63,955
 $65,489
 (2)% $109,505
 $124,973
 (12)%
1)Represents U.S. dollar growth for net sales and segment profit.

1)Represents U.S. dollar growth for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales decreased 1%increased 49% in U.S. dollars and increased 2%36% in local currency for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and decreased 9%increased 50% in U.S. dollars and 5%38% in local currency for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. Net sales to external customers increased 3%46% in U.S. dollars and 7%34% in local currency by origin for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and decreased 6%increased 50% in U.S. dollars and 3%38% in local currency during the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. The increase in local currency net sales to external customers during the three months ended June 30, 2020 reflects growth in industrial and laboratory related products that benefited from increased customer demand and the easing of COVID-19 governmental restrictions, while net sales to external customers for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were negatively impacted by reduced customer demand as a result of COVID-19. Significant uncertainty remains relating to COVID-192021 reflects particularly strong growth in both laboratory and the local Chinese economy, andindustrial products. However, market conditions may change quickly.quickly and we will face more difficult prior period comparisons during the remainder of 2021.

Segment profit decreased $1.5increased $30.7 million and $15.5$57.2 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in segment profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 primarily reflects the decline in total netincreased sales as well as unfavorablevolume and favorable foreign currency translation, offset in part by ourhigher transportation and material costs and temporary cost savings measures.in the prior year.


Other (amounts in thousands)
 Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 20212020
%1)
20212020
%1)
Total net sales$154,237 $123,302 25%$300,059 $246,130 22%
Net sales to external customers$152,962 $122,427 25%$297,688 $244,359 22%
Segment profit$21,414 $13,122 63%$41,586 $24,148 72%
 Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 
%1)
 2020 2019 
%1)
Total net sales$123,302
 $133,313
 (8)% $246,130
 $258,170
 (5)%
Net sales to external customers$122,427
 $131,979
 (7)% $244,359
 $255,575
 (4)%
Segment profit$13,122
 $14,300
 (8)% $24,148
 $27,487
 (12)%
1)Represents U.S. dollar growth for net sales and segment profit.

1)Represents U.S. dollar growth for net sales and segment profit.

Total net sales decreased 8%and net sales to external customers increased 25% and 22% in U.S. dollars for the three and 4%six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Total net sales and net sales to external customers increased 17% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 20202021, and decreased 5%increased 16% and 15%, respectively, in U.S. dollars and 2% in locallocal currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019. Net sales to external customers decreased 7% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currencies for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and decreased 4% in U.S. dollars and 2% in local currencies for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.The decrease2020. The increase in net sales to external customers reflects reduced customer demand as a result of COVID-19.includes strong growth in most product categories.

Segment profit decreased $1.2increased $8.3 million and $3.3$17.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in segment profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 is primarily reflects the decline in netrelated to increased sales as well as unfavorablevolume and favorable foreign currency translation, offset in part by our temporary cost savings measures.translation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is our ability to generate sufficient cash to meet our obligations and commitments. Sources of liquidity includes, cash flows from operating activities, available borrowings under our Credit Agreement, the ability to obtain appropriate financing and our cash and cash equivalent balances. Currently, our financing requirements are primarily driven by working capital requirements, capital expenditures, share repurchases and acquisitions.
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Cash provided by operating activities totaled $248.8$404.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, compared to $225.9$248.8 million in the corresponding period in 2019.2020. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2020 benefited from the timing of working capital including strong cash collections. This was partly offset by changes in inventories during the six months ended June 30, 2020 versus the prior year comparable period as we increased inventory levels given uncertainties related2021 is primarily due to potential COVID-19 implications on our global supply chain. Cash flows provided by operating activities were also reduced by our lowerhigher net earnings as compared to the prior year period.earnings.
Capital expenditures are made primarily for investments in information systems and technology, machinery, equipment and the purchase and expansion of facilities. Our capital expenditures totaled $37.1$47.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $44.7$37.1 million in the corresponding period in 2019.2020. We expect to make net investments in new or expanded manufacturing facilities of $15$10 million to $20$15 million over the next two years.





Senior Notes and Credit Facility Agreement
Our debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2020:2021:
U.S. DollarOther Principal Trading CurrenciesTotal
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022$50,000 $— $50,000 
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 202350,000 — 50,000 
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024125,000 — 125,000 
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025125,000 — 125,000 
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 202975,000 — 75,000 
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 203550,000 — 50,000 
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030— 149,094 149,094 
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034— 161,021 161,021 
1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036— 149,094 149,094 
Debt issuance costs, net(1,590)(1,631)(3,221)
Total Senior Notes473,410 457,578 930,988 
$1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points512,501 155,140 667,641 
Other local arrangements3,574 52,827 56,401 
Total debt989,485 665,545 1,655,030 
Less: current portion(349)(52,676)(53,025)
Total long-term debt$989,136 $612,869 $1,602,005 
 June 30, 2020
 U.S. Dollar Other Principal Trading Currencies Total
3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022$50,000
 $
 $50,000
4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 202350,000
 
 50,000
3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024125,000
 
 125,000
4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025125,000
 
 125,000
3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 202975,000
 
 75,000
3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 203550,000
 
 50,000
1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030
 140,245
 140,245
1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034
 151,464
 151,464
Debt issuance costs, net(1,051) (1,105) (2,156)
Total Senior Notes473,949
 290,604
 764,553
$1.1 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 97.5 basis points299,997
 81,080
 381,077
Other local arrangements2,723
 51,822
 54,545
Total debt776,669
 423,506
 1,200,175
Less: current portion(1,763) (51,822) (53,585)
Total long-term debt$774,906
 $371,684
 $1,146,590
On June 25, 2021, we entered into a $1.25 billion Credit Agreement ("the Credit Agreement"), which amended our $1.1 billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"), that is further described in Note 8 of our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2021, we entered into an agreement to issue and sell $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes with a fixed interest rate of 2.83%. The Senior Notes will be issued in July 2021 and will mature July 2033. The terms of the Senior Notes are consistent with the previous Senior Notes as described above. We used the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.    
As of June 30, 2020,2021, approximately $712.1$576.3 million of additional borrowings was available under our Credit Agreement, and we maintained $127.3$142.3 million of cash and cash equivalents. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company increased its long-term debt primarily due to the funding of the PendoTECH acquisition as described in Note 4. Changes in exchange rates between the currencies in which we generate cash flows and the currencies in which our borrowings are denominated affect our liquidity. In addition, because we borrow in a variety of currencies, our debt balances fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates. Further, we do not have any downgrade triggers related to ratings from rating agencies that would accelerate the maturity dates of our debt. We were in compliance with its debt covenants at June 30, 2020.
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We currently believe that cash flow from operating activities, together with liquidity available under our Credit Agreement and local working capital facilities and our cash balances, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital needs and capital spending requirements for the foreseeable future.
We continueIn December 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to explore potential acquisitions. In connection with any acquisition, we may incur additional indebtedness. During the six month ended June 30, 2019, we paid $10issue and sell EUR 125.0 million related to the settlementof 15-year 1.06% Euro Senior Notes ("1.06% Euro Senior Notes"). The terms of the Biotix acquisition contingent considerationEuro Senior Notes are consistent with the previous Euro Senior Notes as further described in Note 4 of ourthe Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. The Company also entered into a forward contract to receive $152.1 million at the time of issuing the 1.06% Euro Senior Notes in March 2021. The Company issued the 1.06% Euro Senior Notes with a fixed interest rate of 1.06% in March 2021. The 1.06% Euro Senior Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company and will mature on March 19, 2036. Interest on the 1.06% Euro Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in March and September of each year.
In April 2018, two of our non-U.S. pension plans issued loans totaling $39.6 million (Swiss franc 38 million) to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The loans have the same terms and conditions which include an interest rate of Swiss franc LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points. The loans were renewed for one year in April 2020.2021.
We continue to explore potential acquisitions. In connection with any acquisition, we may incur additional indebtedness. In March 2021, we acquired all the membership interests of Mayfair Technology, LLC, ("PendoTECH") a manufacturer and distributor of single-use sensors, transmitters, control systems and software for measuring, monitoring and data collection primarily in bioprocess applications. PendoTECH serves bio-pharmaceutical manufacturers and life science laboratories and is located in the United States. The initial cash payment was $185.0 million and we may be required to pay additional consideration of up to $20.0 million and other post-closing amounts. For additional information related to the PendoTECH acquisition refer to Note 4 to the interim consolidated financial statements.
Share Repurchase Program

In November 2018,2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $2.0$2.5 billion to thebe added to our share repurchase program, which has $1.1$2.6 billion of remaining common shares to be repurchased under the programavailability as of June 30, 2020.2021. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash generated from operating activities, borrowings, and existing cash balances.

Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timingtiming of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity, and other factors.
We did not repurchase any shares in the three month period ended June 20, 2020, and have purchased 28.929.8 million shares since the inception of the program through June 30, 2020.2021. During the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we spent $200$475.0 million and $372.5$200.0 million on the repurchase of 268,161390,538 and 539,326268,161 shares at an average price per share of $745.80$1,216.25 and $690.66,$745.80, respectively. We also reissued 114,10935,636 shares and 226,595114,109 shares held in treasury upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
Effect of Currency on Results of Operations
Our earnings are affected by changingchanges in exchange rates. We are most sensitive to changes in the exchange rates between the Swiss franc, euro, Chinese renminbi, and U.S. dollar. We have more Swiss franc expenses than we do Swiss franc sales because we develop and manufacture products in Switzerland that we sell globally, and have a number of corporate functions located in Switzerland. When the Swiss franc strengthens against our other trading currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar and euro, our earnings decrease. We also have significantly more sales in the euro than we do expenses. When the euro weakens against the U.S. dollar and Swiss franc, our earnings also decreases.decrease. We estimate a 1% strengthening of the Swiss franc against the euro would reduce our earnings before tax by approximately $1.6$1.8 million to $1.8$2.0 million annually.
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We also conduct business in many geographies throughout the world, including Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Canada. Fluctuations in these currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar can also affect our operating results. The most significant of these currency exposures is the Chinese Renminbi.renminbi. The impact on our earnings before tax of the Chinese Renminbirenminbi weakening 1% against the U.S. dollar is a reduction of approximately $1.7$2.1 million to $1.9$2.3 million annually.
In addition to the effects of exchange rate movements on operating profits, our debt levels can fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates, particularly between the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc. Based on our outstanding debt at June 30, 2020,2021, we estimate that a 5% weakening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in which our debt is denominated would result in an increase of approximately $22.3$35.1 million in the reported U.S. dollar value of our debt.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including statements about expected revenue growth and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue.”
We make forward-looking statements about future events or our future financial performance, including earnings and sales growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, our supply chain, adequacy of our facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, capital expenditures, cash flow, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses.
Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including the uncertain duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. See in particular “Factors Affecting Our Future Operating Results” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20192020 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As of June 30, 2020,2021, there was no material change in the information provided under Item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 20202021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

    
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Item 1.Legal Proceedings. None
Item 1A.Risk Factors.
Item 1A.Risk Factors.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 there were no material changes from risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, except the following update.

The COVID-19 outbreak has and will likely continue to negatively affect various aspects of our business, including our workforce and supply chain, and make it more difficult and expensive to meet our obligations to our customers, and has and will likely continue to result in reduced demand from our customers as their businesses may also be negatively affected.

Our global operations are susceptible to global events that could have an adverse effect on our business results and financial condition.

For instance, we are susceptible to a widespread outbreak of an illness or other health issue, such as the ongoing 2019 Coronavirus outbreak ("COVID-19"), and which now has since spread globally, resulting in millions of confirmed cases throughout the world and in all countries where we conduct business. The outbreak has caused many governments to implement stay-at-home orders, quarantines and significant restrictions on travel. Several governments have also implemented work restrictions that prohibit many employees from going to their customary work locations and which require these employees to work remotely if possible. The quarantines, travel bans, work and other restrictions were initially put in place on a national level in China in January 2020, and with the global spread of the virus, subsequently adopted in many other countries and regions throughout the first half of 2020 with many restrictions commencing in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and South America. Many of these restrictions remained in place during the second quarter of 2020.

As a result of pandemic outbreaks, including COVID-19, businesses can be shut down, supply chains can be interrupted, slowed, or rendered inoperable, and individuals can become ill, quarantined, or otherwise unable to work and/or travel due to health reasons or governmental restrictions. COVID-19 interferes with general commercial activity related to our supply chain and customer base. In addition, it is expected that COVID-19 will negatively affect the global economy and our customers' businesses, which will result in delayed or reduced purchases from us. Some customers may also have difficulty meeting their payment obligations to us, resulting in late payments or an inability of some customers to make payments at all.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, COVID-19 had a negative impact on our business, primarily related to reduced global customer demand. We remain cautious as uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the resulting impact to the economy continues in all regions of the world and market conditions may also change quickly. With the global spread of the virus and related negative impact to the global economy, we expect reduced global sales volume from lower customer demand in future quarters. Our operations could be negatively affected further if our employees who are currently not subject to stay-at-home or work restriction orders are quarantined or become ill as a result of exposure to COVID-19, or if they become subject to governmental COVID-19 curfews or stay-at-home orders. The longer-term effects on our business will be impacted by the global economy and any recession implications in different regions of the world. While it is extremely difficult to estimate the extent and duration of any COVID-19 implications, the effects on our business, results of operations and financial condition could be material.


Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 (a)(b)(c)(d)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
Approximate Dollar
Value (in thousands) of Shares that may yet be Purchased under the Program
April 1 to April 30, 202154,552 $1,254.26 54,552 $2,727,503 
May 1 to May 31, 202156,381 $1,278.03 56,381 $2,655,486 
June 1 to June 30, 202154,797 $1,314.98 54,797 $2,583,428 
Total165,730 $1,282.18 165,730 $2,583,428 
  (a)(b)(c)(d)
 Total Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
Approximate Dollar
Value (in thousands) of Shares that may yet be Purchased under the Program
 
 
 April 1 to April 30, 2020
$

$1,133,425
 May 1 to May 31, 2020
$

$1,133,425
 June 1 to June 30, 2020
$

$1,133,425
 Total
$

$1,133,425

The Company has aIn November 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $2.5 billion to the share repurchase program, of which there is $1.1has $2.6 billion of remaining to repurchase common sharesavailability as of June 30, 2020.2021. We have purchased 28.929.8 million shares since the inception of the program through June 30, 2020.2021.

We did not repurchase any shares in the three month period ended June 30, 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, we spent $200$475.0 million and $372.5$200.0 million on the repurchase of 268,161390,538 and 539,326268,161 shares at an average price per share of $745.80$1,216.25 and $690.66,$745.80, respectively. We also reissued 114,10935,636 shares and 226,595114,109 shares held in treasury upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.None
Item 5.    Other information.None
Item 6.    Exhibits. See Exhibit Index below.

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Item 3.Exhibit No.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None
Item 5.
Other information.DescriptionNone
Item 6.
Exhibits. See Exhibit Index below.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.Description
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
_______________________
*    Filed herewith

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Date:July 31, 202030, 2021By:  /s/ Shawn P. Vadala
Shawn P. Vadala
Chief Financial Officer 


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